Meet the Academy... Alex O'Hanlon
Gifted midfielder Alex O'Hanlon is the latest young Liverpool talent to share details of his football and personal life in our weekly Meet the Academy feature from the complex in Kirkby.
A calm and confident figure for the Reds' U21s, the 18-year-old's passing range particularly catches the eye and his development was enhanced this season by participation in the UEFA Youth League.
In our exclusive Q&A below, O'Hanlon reveals the Brazilian trickster he thrived on watching as a child, the destination in America he loves to visit and his No.1 goal in the game...
Date of birth
April 24, 1996
Place of birth
Republic of Ireland
Position
Midfield
First team you played for?
Home Farm FC
When did you join Liverpool?
At 15 years old
Who was your idol growing up?
Ronaldinho
Favourite sport other than football?
Golf
Favourite subject at school?
Physical Education
If you were not a footballer, what job would you like to do?
Physical Education teacher
What's on your iPod?
Rap and Deep House
Favourite food?
BBQ ribs
Favourite holiday destination?
New York
Which Liverpool player do you most admire?
Steven Gerrard
Describe Liverpool in one word...
Special
Ultimate dream in football?
To play in the Premier League